"This—I'm afraid I must disappoint the Gate Master. Changsheng has little interest in this position and only wishes to cultivate alchemy in peace." Lu Changsheng feigned a hint of hesitation to make his words sound less harsh.
After all, the Gate Master and the Pill Hall Master had both come in person to invite him, and a flat refusal would easily leave a bad impression.
Hesitating proved that he had seriously considered the matter.
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